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First-aid measures

General information:
Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

After skin contact:
Immediately rinse with water.
Call a doctor immediately.
After eye contact:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Call a doctor immediately.

After swallowing:
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Call for a doctor immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents:
COâ‚‚, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with deluge water or alcohol resistant foam.
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet or spray

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
caustic vapour

Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Additional information
Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear protective clothing.
Avoid formation of dust.
Keep away from ignition sources.

Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Use neutralising agent.
Pick up mechanically.
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling.
Prevent formation of dust.
Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Information about fire and explosion protection:
Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.
Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location. Store only in the original receptacle.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidising agents.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only. Store receptacles under cool, dry conditions.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3206
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
3206 ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELFHEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Sodium mentholate)
Chemical name:
Sodium mentholate
Class or division:
Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Division 4.2
Packing group:
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
Labels:
4.2+8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3206
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
3206 ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELFHEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Sodium mentholate)
Chemical name:
Sodium mentholate
Class or division:
Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Division 4.2
Packing group:
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
Labels:
4.2+8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3206
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
3206 ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELFHEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Sodium mentholate)
Chemical name:
Sodium mentholate
Class or division:
Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Division 4.2
Compatibility group:
B
Packing group:
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
EmS code:
F-A
S-J
Labels:
4.2+8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3206
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
3206 ALKALI METAL ALCOHOLATES, SELFHEATING, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Sodium mentholate)
Chemical name:
Sodium mentholate
Class or division:
Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Division 4.2
Compatibility group:
B
Packing group:
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
Labels:
4.2/8
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

Respiratory protection: Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.

Protection of hands: Protective gloves. Only use chemical-protective gloves with CE-labelling of category III.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves:
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: Ignition hazard.

Chemical stability: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

Incompatible materials: Reacts with water. Reacts with strong acids and oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products: sodium hydroxide

Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Method:
Recommendation: Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

Empty Container Precautions:
Recondition or dispose of empty container in accordance with governmental regulations. Do not reuse empty container without proper cleaning. Label precautions also apply to this container when empty.